On Monday night in Philadelphia, Tampa Bay center Brayden Point suffered a right knee injury and needed help getting off the ice. The scene wasn’t great for Jon Cooper because… Point it not only one of the more important players on his Lightning roster, but he’s also supposed to play for Cooper with Canada’s Olympic team. Reports on Tuesday are that the injury is “not good.”
Jon Cooper on Brayden Point. “We avoided the worst case scenario. His season is not over. But he is week to week”. @TBLightning
— Dave Randorf (@DaveRandorf) January 13, 2026Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun at The Athletic already wrote a piece looking at who might be in line to replace Point — who happens to be a versatile right-handed center/wing who may have been slotted to skate on one of Canada’s top two lines. Bedard, also a right-handed center/wing who could be impactful in a top-six role, is available. And was mentioned — with Wyatt Johnston — as a good fit if Point can’t go.
New, for @TheAthletic with @PierreVLeBrun: What we’re hearing about Brayden Point’s injury, the Olympics and who Team Canada turns to if he’s out t.co/YeGafDfr7F t.co/YeGafDfr7F
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 13, 2026 Mark Lazerus wrote about a very real vibe shift at the United Center in the past couple weeks. There was more excitement in the stands as this year’s Blackhawks performed better and were more more entertaining. But, since the Bears started their roll, there’s been a noticeable elevation of the noise in the United Center. Starting with the anthem. Many of the Blackhawks watched the end of the Bears-Packers game on Sunday on their way to the airport. Fun comments in here. Nice read.Caleb Williams reached out to Connor Bedard last summer "just to say what's up." Now Bedard and his Blackhawks teammates want what Williams and the Bears have: The undivided attention and affection of a sports-crazed city that's madly in love.My column: t.co/5XeAZ6Xueo
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) January 13, 2026 Speaking of vibes during the anthem before a Blackhawks game… Jim Cornelison, the best in the business, confirmed on Tuesday that he will be on the mic at Soldier Field on Sunday. Let’s go!Bears fans, As loud as you were for opening day this year, as much energy as there was in the stadium, do you think Sunday you will be even louder when we rock the anthem for the @ChicagoBears vs @RamsNFL game? I bet so and I can’t wait!! #gobears #beardown pic.twitter.com/v7Fp95N0Kj
— Jim Cornelison (@Anthem_Singer) January 13, 2026 The Rockford IceHogs won a game last night — without their usual starting goaltender. Scott Powers reported Drew Commesso may have taken his first career NHL shutout and the Blackhawks’ team illness back to Rockford with him. The IceHogs beat Manitoba 6-2 last night with goals from six different skaters. That list includes the first AHL goal from Sam Rinzel. Here it is:SAM RINZEL’S FIRST AS A HOG!! t.co/jRnJCJbGWb pic.twitter.com/876pVp6baN
— Rockford IceHogs (@goicehogs) January 14, 2026 Keeping on the prospect train, nice read here from Ben Pope on Marek Vanacker putting together a really nice season in Brantford.Blackhawks prospect Marek Vanacker put too much pressure on himself last season.Now, he feels more "level-headed." And he's thriving, leading the OHL in goals."He's in a far better place this year psychologically."New story: t.co/K2nb7iYvz0
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) January 13, 2026 I’m old enough to remember when there was talk that the only prospect in the 2023 NHL Draft class who might rival Bedard on the ice is Matvei Michkov. Fast forward to January of 2026 and things are not going exceedingly well for Michkov in Philadelphia. As Kevin Kurz wrote for The Athletic:Michkov’s sophomore season has been a dud, and that may be understating it. After settling in late last season and showcasing his immense skill level on the way to leading all NHL rookies in goals with 26, his regression this season has been stunning.
I was fascinated to see how this would work when the Flyers hired Rick Tocchet as their head coach. So far: not so good. Are the Flyers going to remain patient with the talented — and still young — winger, or are they going to potentially look to move the player? This could be an interesting situation to watch.On Matvei Michkov, who hasn't scored a goal in a manned net in a month and a half, and who is simply not improving more than halfway through his sophomore season: t.co/MG7uOXk3cn
— Kevin Kurz (@KKurzNHL) January 13, 2026 The Blues announced they signed defenseman Logan Mailloux to a one-year, one-way contract extension worth $850,000. So Colton Dach will have a dance partner when the Hawks and Blues play next year.BLEACHER NATION: Go Ad Free | Subscribe to the BN Newsletter
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